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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-25
When Crime Was Rampant.

In ITO there were 100 capital offenses
in the statute book, and before the end of
the century the number had greatly in
creased. To steal five shillings' worth of
goods from a shop was punishable by
death. A girl of 20 was hanged for re-
ceiving piece of wooden stuff from the
man who had stolen it. In 1885 ninety.
six persons were hanged at the Old Bailey.
In 1889 a woman was burned at the stake
for coming. Still, in spite of this enor-
nous severity of punishment, crime was
rampant Daring burglaries, accom-
panied by every Circumstance of violence,
took place in London every night. High
waymen infested the suburban roads, and
not seldom piled their calling in the CAPT
tai itself.
The lord mayor was made to stand and
deliver on Turnham Green. Stars and
Georges" were shipped off ambassadors
and earls as they entered St. James pal
ace. Dueling was the recognized mode of
settling all personal disputes, and no at
tempt was made to enfore the law which
treated the killing of man in a duel as
deliberate MURDER but debt was punished
with what too often was lifelong incaFcer-
alton. A woman died in the county Jail
at Exeter after an Imprisonment of forty
five years for debt of Edinburgh
Raviaty
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-25
The First Circular Saw,

The circular saw was in operation for
saving lumber on our falls some years
previous to 1920. The inventors of the
circular saw were Messrs, Jacquith &
Eastman, who carried on the manufacture
of lumber in the cove, their mill occupy
ing the site where the pulp mill now
stands. well remember seeing this saw
in operation previous to 1920 cutting out
clapboards, The logs were sawed into
four feet lengths and placed on machine
propelled by water power and somewhat
similar to turning lathe where the
bark and sap wood were taken off They
were then fastened on the clapboard
machine, the log turning on its center and
row of clapboards cut off by circular
saw around the log, and if the log was Of
sufficient dimensions second row was
taken off. The log was propelled back
and forward and turned by machinery,
giving the thickness of clapboard by an
index without the aid of mill man. The
machine was considered a great invention
at the time and attracted much attention
from strangers visiting the town.-Bruns-
wick (Me.) Telegraph.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-25
Winter Drinks Don't Pay.

When the hot weather disappears it
takes with it the druggists revenue from
drinks. Winter drinks don't pay. The
druggists last winter tried several hot
drinks, such as hot soda and beef tea, but
the most of them will sell nothing but
vichy this year. The experiment was a
failure. Women don't drink hot drinks
in drug stores, and when a man wants a
drink in winter, whether it's a glass of
whisky or beef tea, he goes to saloon.
The druggists will be satisfied after the
cold weather begins, if their fountains
pay the cost of keeping them in order
Globe Democrat.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-25
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UnreveaRed.
LIES good gifts come,

LIES good gifts come,
And, 10! unheeded under foo we tre ad
The bloom that for US sweetness might have
she'd
Before whose blessings we are blind and dumb.
Broad highways lead
Up from the dens of darkness and despair;
Yet our poor faltering feet must stumble there.
And cropping mid the thOrns our brows must
bleed.
Our true friends reach
Strong hands t. help us DER the heights of pain;
Yet to our ian ears tn ir cri4 are vain
We own them notify glance or touch or speech.
All, met when from our eyes
Some swift day rends the veil yet all too late,
How shall we stand and mourn without tie
gate!
Wringing frail hands in impotent surprise!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-25
CONSUMPTION.

CONSUMPTION,
which is scrofula of the Lungs, is ar
rested and cured by this remedy, if taken be-
fore the last stages of the disease are reached.
fatal disease, when first offering this now
celebrated remedy to the public, DR.. PIERCE
thought seriously of calling it his Soon
sumption Cures but abandoned that
name as too limited for medicine which,
from its wonderful combination of tonic, OF
strengthening. Alternative, or 'blood-cleansing,
anti-biious, pectoral, and nutritive proper
ties, is unequalcd not only as remedy for
consumption, but for all Chronic Dis
q tho
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-25
s,vTWEs ALL MUNHORS,

CURES ALL HUNAORS,
from common Blotch, or Eruption,
to the worst Scrofula Salt rhe m,
6 Fever sores,', Scaly or Rough
Skin, in short, all diseases caused by bad
blood are conquered by this powerful, puri--
flying, and invigorating medicine: Great
Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under its be;
it's potency in curing Tetfer, Rose Rash,
Boils, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Scrof-
iOiut Disease, White SyycIlings,
Goitrc, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
Glands. Send ten cents, in stamps for
large treatise, with colorcd plates, on Skin
Diseases, or the same amount for treatise
on Scroftllous Affections.
ssTHE BLOOD rs THE LIFE:o
Thoroughly cleanse it by ','ng DR.. Pierce's
Digestion, a fair ski,skbuOyant sPir-
its. and vital strengf IN, 7f1l pe established.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-25

We have fairly captured Staunton with the beau
tiful display of handsome Millinery We spent
several days in New York selecting the Latest
Novelties, and our milliners have been kept on a
rush day and night to fill the orders.
No lady has been disappointed, the pprobation
has been generous and general
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
A POWERFUL STIMULANT.
The Extraordinary Qualities of Coca, the New
Remedy Recommended for Cholera.

II see," said George W. Sloan, the druggist,
yesterday in this afternoons papers dispatch
from Panama which says that Brazilian and
CHILEAN papers are recommending coca as ore of
the best remedies for cholera, and claiming that
this seaf Go used with marvellous success during
the Paragusxals HIS IS net COCOA of
commerce, but the leaf of shrub something
like the laurel and is chewed sometimes like
tobacco, with the addition of wood ashes or lime,
either of these being added in stronger pro-
portion than salt is used with meat. The fact
is, this is the leaf of the erythroxylon coca.
This leaf has been mentioned by travellers as
used by Indians in South America while mount
ain climbing, with great burdens upon their
shoulders, or engaged in other heavy labor. The
Indians carry pouch of leaves, which they
sprinkle with lime when they chew It, and by
means of which they can undergo great fatigue
and 60 without food for many hours The leaf
is so powerfully stimulating thatit is even found
that persons who lie down in the vicinity of bales
of the leaves are occasioned severe headache.
The leaf has been used as a substitute for tea It
is four to five inches long and an inch and half
wide. Two or three leaves sufficient to make
tea for half dozen persons. The alkaloid, CO.
cane is made from this leaf, and while the leaf
has been long known, the peculiar an9sthetic
qualities as shown by the alkaloid have been Of
recent discovery"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
A DISHEARTENING RUMOR.
Local Base Ball Enthusiasts Get Excited Over
False Report from St. Louis.

blue blizzard in the baseball line settled
upon Indianapolis yesterday when the commit
tee of the baseball devotees read the dispatch
that the St Louis franchise had been sold to the
Kansas City club. Never were men momentari-
ly more excited, but when they saw the state
ment that the price was s., 900 they set the
whole thing down as too absurd to be believed
Mr. George W. Burnham, however, telegraphed
to President Stromberg, of the Maroons, ask
ing if he had sold the franchise, but the
telegram might as we'll have been sent to the
Sphinx. as Mr. StTomberg did not reply Mr..
A. J. Treat telegraphed to Mr.. Spalding, asking
the same question. but as the latter was away
from Chicago, no reply was received. Mr..
Burnham, however. received a dispatch from a
friend in Chicago, who is in position to know,
stating that there wss no truth in the report.
Late last night dispatch was received, stating
that the secretary of the Kansas City club had
said that there was no truth in the reported pur-
chase
To-day MIR. j. It. Brush and Mr.. Burnham will
go to ST. Louis in the interest of the baseball
people here, and Mr. Burnham intimates that
something may drop. the result of their visit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
In NO HASTE TO RESIGN.
Turpie Evinces Disposition to Hold His Pres
ent Office Until He Gets Another.

The fact that the alleged Senator-elect Turpie
has not intimated that he will resign his position
as United States District Attorney has created
considerable gossip It was supposed by the
hungry Democrats that he would make haste to
hand in his resignation as soon as he WAS elect
ed, and his not having done so
has created q suspicion that he does
not intend to release his hold upon
the Office until he sees whether or not he is
given his seat in the Senate Those who are
wanting the place are keeping themselves very
quiet yet 1t is generally thought among the
Democratic politicians that John E. Lamb will
be reappointed. He is in Washington, and
while he pretends to be there on legal business,
those who claim to know say he is seeking for
the place. with the. expectation that Turpie will
resign. J. G.. McNutt, Mr.. Turpie's deputy,
would like to have the place, but is making no
determined effort in pushing his claims.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
CITY SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
Bids for the Enumerating the School =
tion-Changes Among the Teachers.

The school board meeting last night was
marked by the fact that there was not one word
Of discussion upon any of the reports. The
bids received for the school enumeration were
read by Secretary Baker, and we're referred to
the committee on finance and auditing. The
following were the bidders NJ. L.. Lockwood,
GA cents per 1000 names; j. B. Wheeler, 80
CENTS ]. N. Hood, 45c; C. NJ Cassidy, SIZE; NJ.
/. Dowell, Is cents; John Fay, % cents;
w. j. Weiner, 81. 12a; A. B. Farmer, IS cents;
W. S. Letman, 81; G. M. Hoover, 70 cents;
Jacob D. Ewing 20 cents; ". D. Bonis, 70
cents; Mrs Jennie Lindorme, 81 cents; Jacob
C. Stokes, 70 cents; William Huntington, ST. c.
D. Thompson, Ola cent per capita; W. H. Les
ter, 10-16 cent; W. Il. Holiday, 11-16 cent;
John Fl. Tilley, 1916 cent; F. L. Stillwell,
1882 cent.
The committee on teachers and salaries re-
ported that during the last five months Miss Ag-
mes Jordan. OF school No g Miss Jennie Ras-
CHG of No. 3, Miss Agnes Sells, of No. 10, and
Miss Minnie Dildine. of No. IA, had resigned
their positions. The committee had given leave
of absence to Miss Alice B. Thomas, Of No: 10,
and Miss Helen Billiard, of No. &c. The follow
ing transfers had been made: Miss9Ella Aldrich
from No. 2 20 No. IL; Miss Dollie David from
No to No. annex Miss Mirdie Bean from
No IL to No. IA; Miss Louise Rankin from No:
IL to No. 6; Miss Gerte Thatcher from No. y
to No. 4, and Miss Mary E. Ware from annex
No. to No 10. The training school graduates
had been appointed as follows: Miss Addie Wiles
| to 2B, la. No. IL; Miss Addie Saltmarsh to "a,
No. 8; Miss Luie Wiles, ga, No. 2; Miss Julia
Cobb, 5B, No, g. Miss Carrie Brown, "a, No. 6;
Miss Grace VanBuskirk, "a No. %. The COM
mittee recommended the appointment of Mrs.
NJ. B. Knowlton to 7B, No. 10, and Of Mrs. An
ME Featherstone to 3B. No. 2.
The High school committee reported that the
graduating exercises of the midwinter class
would be held in Tomlinson Hail. on Monday,
the 7th inst The secretary reported warrants
to the amount of $71, 042 sc having been drawn
during the past month. The finance and audit
ing committee recommended the payment Of
bills to the amount of $682.47 The treasurer
reported a cash balance of So, 500. Il
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
A Brakeman's Narrow Escape.

Sam Chapman resides at No. 70 North Ten
nessee street and is a brakeman on the l., B. &
w. railroad. Thursday evening he had very
narrow escape from death at Lynn, Ind. The
train was slowing up for water tank at the rate
of ten miles per hour, when he slipped, while
setting brake and fell between the cars falling
across the coupling-ba He was fortunate
enough to balance himself, and retained that
position until the train stopped. His back was
sprained by the fall. and he was considerably
bruised, but was able to be brought homo yes
terday morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
TRYING TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES.
4 Breach Between the Architects and the
Builders of the City.

The regular meeting of the Indianapolis
Builders Exchange had just convened last
evening, with about one hundred members pres
ent, when messenger boy came in and placed
on the desk of Mr.. John Martin, president. a
bouquet that half covered his table. From
whom the bouquet came no one knew, but it
was taken by the members as an evidence-that
the exchange was held in high esteem by some
one.
After some routine business was transacted.
the greater portion of the remainder of the
evening was taken up in considering the differ
ences that have arisen between the
exchange and the architects of the
city When the exchange was organized,
nine months ago, all the architects of the CITY
were made honorary members. They grace
fully accepted the compliment, and attended the
meetings until last week. when a new SET of
rules governing the letting of contracts was
adopted by this exchange. During the discus
sion of the rules the architects offered no OBJ
jections, but when the architects union met the
first of the week they framed an address to the
not satisfactory to them, and announcing
their withdrawal in a body from the
organization. The communication came be-
fore the board of directors of the exchange
yesterday morning, and the resignation of the
architects was accepted. It was a question
with the assembly last night whether the
resignation of the architects should be so hasti
Iy accepted or not. While many were of the
opinion that it would be impossible for the archi
tects and builders to work in harmony, the ma
jority thought an effort should be made ia
reconcile them, and if necessary, amend
the rules to readmit them to
the exchange. Nothing could be done
on the latter proposition for the reason that the
architects al ar
tions were. A committee was finally appointed
to confer with them aud make an attempt to ad
just the differences.
BY unanimous vote The exchange became
member OF the American Builders Assncia.io.
winch meets at Chicago March 80 and the presi
dent was given weeks time to appoint a dele
gaFon of seven to represent the Exchange at tn,
convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
Distributing California Trout.

The distributing car of the United States Fish
ommlss1onyT-ia charge of Capt George Fl.
Moore, arrived in the city Thursday night and left
yesterday for Worthwhile Mich. The car is a
comfortable home for the Captain and his three
assistants, and is furnished with kitchen, boil
GROOM and private sitting room and a number
OF tanks, in which the fish, all Cali
fornia trout, are kept. The trip is made
for the purpose of distributing fish to persons
who intend to cultivate them. j. r. Hayes, of
Danville, and F. E. Worley, of Ellettsville, each
received a can of trout from the car. and sup
ply was left for Mr.. Parker at Rome City. and
for Mr. Miller at Richmond. The car will re-
main at Worthwhile, Mich, until May next.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
some of the Military Fair Prizes.

The committee on prizes for the military fair
and carnival have been donated number of val
liable articles to be given as prizes. Bingham &
Walk have donated large watcr-set to be given
as prize to the organization selling the largest
number of tickets to the fair and carnival; Emil
Wulschper, silver bugle, to the organization
selling the next largest number of tickets;
Stephen Crane, a fine French clock, to the one
selling the third highest number. It has been
agreed to offer prize of suit of clothes to the
most popular policeman, suit of clothes to the
most popular mail-carrier and fine wardrobe to
the most popular fire company. The wardrobe,
an elegant piece of workmanship, is on exhibit
ton at Mr. Franks establishment, opposite the
courthouse. The railroad companies have sig
Djded their intention to make low rates to this
city during the week Of the carnival.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
Senator Harrison's Reception Last Evenin,

Senator Harrison's Reception Last Evening.
Senator and Mrs. Harrison gave an informal
reception at their residence, last evening, to the
Republican members Of the Legislature, the
Clerks and Doorkeepers. There was large
and brilliant company of ladies and gentlemen,
many of the INVITED guests being accompanied
by their wives and daughters The e-fning was
pleasantly passed in conversation and music,
and an elegant repast was served. The occasion
enabled some of the members to make closer
acquaintanceship with the host, but many were
friends of years standing. The party held until
q late hour sszs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05

plant asking for dissolution of partnership and
the appoinru,v:.tt of receiver. In order to
keep Bowen from disposi---- .. ~. .,,,. ~oods
re also asked for temporary restraining oder.
Judge Walker gave the parties hearing yester-
day afternoon. and issued an order preventing
Mr. Bowen from selling by retail until next Mon
inc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
Res,ra,ned from Retai,inc Goods.

Some time since Joseph r. Overstreet, Of the
firm of Bowen & Overstreet. sold his interest in
a gentlemens furnishing store on North Illinois
street to Albert D. Bowen for $1,000 Mr..
Bowen paid $50 down AMI was to have paid the
remainder the next day. According to Mr.. Over
street he failed to comply with the agreement.
Accordingly Mr.. Oyerstreet yesterday filed com
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
Powder and Dynamite.


We are agents for Etna dynamite, American
Dead-shot and Warren powder; ALSO blasting
powder. Can supply any of above goods in large
or small quantities at manufacturers prices.
Send for catalogue and prices
HILDEBRAND e. FUdATE
Hardware and Cutlery, No. 50 South Meridian
street, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05

of New York, confines itself to preferred
risks" and thus bankers, merchants, profess
sional and travelling men obtain greater
benefits for less money than in any other re-
liable company, costing $12 per year to carry
s., 1000 death by accident, and $25 per week.
FRANK W. RIPLEY State Agent,
Thorpe Block
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
PETTIS, BASSETT & co.
TO-DAY'S DOINGS.

Meeting of Boss Pasterers Builders Exchange, 7:30
o'clock p NJ.
Tnclish's Opera-house Genevieve Ward in For
get Me-Not," afternoon and evening.
The Museum-"The River Pirates" afternoon and
evening.
Tie Casino -Acrobatic specalties, afternoon and
evening
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
ALWAYS IN ORDER.

That is why we do not hesitate
again to call your attention to our
great sale of MUSLIN UNDER
WEAR.
In this connection we wish to re-
mark that our stock Of these goods,
as we announced them the other day,
though complete, does not preclude
us from having additions Of every
novelty as fast as they come out.
Such is the case. We have added
to this stock since we last spoke
about it.
The weather has not been good,
and has doubtless kept many from
taking advantage of these great bar
gains who otherwise would.
Therefore it is that we again call
attention to this GREAT UNDER
WEAR SALE before we pass on to
other things.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-05
The Foundation Of the New Depot.

The contractors for making the excavations
for the foundations of the new Union Railway
station are working strong force OF men and
teams, and the laying Of the foundations will be
commenced next week. In thawing the ground
so that the excavation work could proceed sew
ersi carloads Of block coal have been consumed.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-05-25
Town Valuation.

The Assessors Of Skowhcgan have com
plc'cd their work and give the REPORTER
the following figures Number of dogs
l73 polls l299. Valuation, real estate
81 ,G09 ,555 personal estate, ) 6do,92a;
total S3,27o.is0 Last year there were
1872 dogs aud l295 polls the valuation of
real estate was 81 ,4G4.520; personal SOS
oGO; total 92,3s2 80. These figures show
that the assessors found II more dogs
than the asscssors of last year, but only
/ more polls. The assessed valuation of
real estate is increased 81 5,o35 and of
personal estate SIP. So; total SsS7 800.
This is an increase Of 81 per cent on the
valuation of lSs6, but portion of il
comes about outside of general valuation
of estates The sum of SGi0.oO0 in
round figures is held by the representa-
lives Of the Coburn estates, part of
which will not be likely to be included in
the town valuation, hereafter.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-05-25
Summer Trains.

The Maine Central Railroad Company
are preparing the summer timetable
which will probably 70 into effect June
9th The Flying Yankee will Inn ON
about the same time as last year. The
limited pnlman express with dining car
attached, will leave Portland at l2.lo
=. NJ, VIA back route, arriving at Bangor
at 3. 10 m, and Bar Ilarbor at j.5l =, NJ
The train from Bar lIarhoI will leave
that place at 5 \. NJ, and reach Portland
at 2r. NJ The local Bangor trains will
leave Portland at \. NJ, by the back
route, and f.4j \. VI. by the lower route,
REACHING Bangor about II O'Clock noon,
At that time the new train. Oakland to
Skowhegan and return, Will be put on
and thus an additional through train to
and from Boston be given us in accord
ancc with the arrangement made last sea
SON
The Somerset reporter., 1887-05-25
a Town Clock.

The Railroad Committee of the Board
of trade purpose to see Manager Tucker
of the Maine Central railroad AT an early
day aud ascertain if arrangements cannot
he made for the construction of tower
upon the proposed new depot, for a town
clock. aud if thi, can he done they pnr-
pose to raise the funds by private sub
scription among citizens of the place.
This is good project and we have no
doubt the people of Skowhegan will en-
ter heartily into the enterprise.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-05-25
Matrimonial Int ntions.

The following intentions of marriage
have been recorded BY town clerk Webb
during the week past:
Cha, NJ. Fog4 Ma 'ison. to Eta NJ.
Davis. SkoWhcgan.
\. !. kecnc. Canaan, 10 Mae L Pre-
colt, SkoWhtg gan.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-05-25
vrnnEspAY MAY 2oth 1897.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

,-he lob Printing Establishment connected with
,t, SOMERSET REPoRTnRis prepared To do all class
:. nf york the richest as well as the most common
- romnetcnt and experienced workmen arc
l.,,iav.d and a large stock Of paper, envelopes ad.
Using, wedding. and business cards in great va.
INV. Orders of dances, bills of fare, programs,
&C. etc printed in great yarcty OF STYLE on shout
A., mail will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-05-25
# will renew Premature Old Age

Bell, Sarsaprilla has proved a sure
remedy in my CASE 1t has given mt
strength for man of my vars. and
think cured my Bilious trouble entirely.
have II good appetite and feel like
recommending this medicine highly
Donald Noble, Bangor. Me. only 30 els.
Yonr D1uggest.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-05-25

Rumor has it that there is confcrenc,
at Watcryille to-day, participated in by
Maine Contra and Somerset railroad of
tlcials,